The average train between Novara and Bologna takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Novara to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Novara and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Novara to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Bologna station via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Novara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.
Novara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Novara to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Novara and Bologna is 238.6 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Novara to Bologna centrale via Milano Rogoredo in around 2h.